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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A personal holding company is any corporation (other than one specifically excepted under section 542(c)) which, for the taxable year, meets:
(a) The gross income requirement specified in section 542(a)(1) and § 1.542–2, and
(b) The stock ownership requirement specified in section 542(a)(2) and § 1.542–3.
Both requirements must be satisfied with respect to each taxable year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 26. Internal Revenue § 26.1.542–1 General rule - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-26-internal-revenue/cfr-sect-26-1-542-1/
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